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Chapter 8 — Without My Protection

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last update publish date: 2026-08-17 05:21:01

His mother opened her mouth but I got there first.

"Why are you here?"

Darius looked at me.

"I thought you'd still be at the hospital," I said. "Somebody has to pour the water."

"What are you even sa—"

His mother was already across the hall with the form in her hand, and she put it flat against his chest until he took it.

"Read it. That is what your wife has been doing while you were out."

She stepped back and folded her arms. "This Omega intends to reject you. She's written it on a council fo
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